The RATP announced on its ‘Bonjour RATP’ service updates page that, at the request of the Préfecture de Police, several central Paris metro stations—including Châtelet, République, and Bastille—will shut from 22:00 on 20 and 21 October as a preventive security measure linked to ongoing demonstrations. Details: Services will continue to run through the tunnels, but trains will not stop at the affected stations. Last interchange opportunities will be around 21:50. RER lines A and B will bypass Châtelet-Les Halles during the closure window. Traveller impact: Early closures compound the effect of citywide curfews and could complicate late-evening airport transfers. Business travellers returning from client dinners should plan taxi or rideshare alternatives. Employers with staff lodged in eastern arrondissements may need to adjust per-diem allowances to cover higher transport costs. Broader mobility picture: The measure underscores how civil-security responses can ripple across urban transport, even without a formal labour strike. Combined with potential aviation disruptions, the early closures highlight the importance of multi-modal contingency planning for corporate travel programmes. Advisory: RATP will publish real-time updates via its app and Twitter feed (@RATPgroup). Travellers should verify the status of their nearest stations after 18:00 each day.
Source: Bonjour RATP – Service Update
